Sony has added a lot of features to the ZV-1 camera. The entire autofocus and its feature pack stand out, the image and video quality is worth the praise and the design and convenience of the shooting grip can't be ignored.
The Sony ZV-1 is one of the best vlogger cameras on the market. It's compact, easy-to-use and feature packed.
Any decent vlogger needs better than decent images and the Sony ZV-1 Vlog Camera really delivers in this department. That's thanks to a 20.1MP 1.0-type Exmor RS CMOS image sensor, wide-aperture lens, and a BIONZ X image processing engine for highly detailed images. To prove you're no amateur, you can achieve professional background bokeh in low-light environments.
Thanks to AI technology, the Sony ZV-1's auto focus sticks to your face when you need it, but the Fast Hybrid AF system lets you quickly focus on another subject, allowing for a smooth transition that is the mark of the more professional vlogger.
Thanks to outstanding image stabilisation, the ZV-1 allows for smooth footage while you're on the move. Meanwhile, with automatic exposure you can easily adapt to lighting changes and keep the images looking sharp and bright.
Audio quality is just as important as video when it comes to vlogging and the Sony ZV-1 is brilliant in this department as well. It comes with a directional 3-capsule microphone and a wind screen which gives you optimum sound no matter where you're recording.
What's the point of being a vlogger if the rest of the world can't see what you've recorded? Thanks to a quick download of the Imaging Edge mobile app, the Sony ZV-1 Camera lets you easily transfer images to your compatible smartphone, edit them, and upload to your social channels of choice.
Manufacturer: Sony
Sony has added a lot of features to the ZV-1 camera. The entire autofocus and its feature pack stand out, the image and video quality is worth the praise and the design and convenience of the shooting grip can't be ignored.
The ZV-1 is a solid option for vloggers and photographers looking for a compact camera with a fast lens and great video and still image quality. Its novel microphone and video-friendly ergonomics are big plusses, but we want to see Sony introduce a more modern touch interface and update their menus to appeal to a wider audience. Overall, whether you're a dedicated video maker or just want an easy-to-use camera for good quality clips, the ZV-1 is worth a look.
Vlogging and video capture, travel photo and video, family photography.;
Users that need a longer zoom range and users that have no need for video or the video-focused features of this camera;
A pocket-sized video powerhouse, the Sony Z-V1 is the perfect tool for social content creation
Small and lightweight; Great video quality; Excellent autofocus performance;
Limited physical controls; Disappointing battery life; Not quite wide-angle enough with SteadyShot activated;
The Sony ZV-1 is the best compact vlogging camera around, though it's not quite perfect, and some of the key differences might incline you to save up a little more for a Sony RX100-series camera instead.
Fantastic image quality from sensor; Fantastic image quality from lens; Best-in-class autofocus performance; Numerous features perfectly suited for vlogging; Ultra-portable; Good battery life; for its size; Affordable compared to similar alternatives
Limited zoom range compared to RX100 VII; No Electronic Viewfinder (EVF); Active SteadyShot crops image and introduces more rolling shutter; Touchscreen not as functional as it could be
Sony ZV-1: A pocket-sized video powerhouse, the Sony Z-V1 is the perfect tool for social content creation
Small and lightweight; Great video quality; Excellent autofocus performance
Limited physical controls; Disappointing battery life; Not quite wide-angle enough with SteadyShot activated
The Sony ZV-1 is a huge leap forward in merging the accessibility of a smartphone and the proficiency of a dedicated camera into one device. It's not perfect, and we hope to see its overheating issues and convoluted menus resolved in its eventual successor, but as a first attempt, Sony has created...
Unbelievable mic quality; Top-tier autofocus; Instant bokeh mode
Can overheat indoors; Convoluted menus that are a pain to use; Micro-USB rather than USB-C
The Sony ZV-1 is a huge leap forward in merging the accessibility of a smartphone and the proficiency of a dedicated camera into one device. It's not perfect, and we hope to see its overheating issues and convoluted menus resolved in its eventual successor, but as a first attempt, Sony has created the all-in-one device that vloggers have been waiting for.
Unbelievable mic quality; Top-tier autofocus; Instant bokeh mode;
Can overheat indoors; Convoluted menus that are a pain to use; Micro-USB rather than USB-C;
The Sony ZV-1 delivers everything that a vlogger could wish for in a compact camera, and it comes with Sony's excellent AF system. There are features to help inexperienced photographers/videographers/vloggers get good results, the exposure can be controlled automatically or manually and there's a...
Designed specifically for vloggers but also a capable stills camera; Stabilised 4K video; Vari-angle touchscreen
No viewfinder built-in; The redesigned grip is best for left-handers
It's easy to find little quirks and oddities, and things that you wish that Sony would fix. NTSC/PAL switchover being the most annoying of them in my opinion. If you want to switch from 25fps, to 30fps, you need to switch from PAL to NTSC, and the camera requires a different memory card, or for the...
Defocus / Clear Background works very well; Product focus for video works extremely well; For video; this camera is exceptional (it just works); Compact and lightweight; Fast; reliable focus; Good colour reproduction; Good noise performance; Deadcat included
Tripod socket too close to the battery compartment; Long menu system feels disorganised; PAL/NTSC switch for 30/25fps requires card change/format; Lacks built-in flash; Screen dims and can be difficult to view outdoors; MicroUSB connection
The Sony ZV-1 is a pocketable camera with strong still image quality and features geared specifically toward vloggers.
Compact form factor; Flip-out touch screen; Bright; sharp zoom lens; Excellent in-camera audio; External mic and flash support; 4K video capture
A wider-angle lens would be welcome; Limited touch features; Face detection struggles when wearing protective mask; Underwhelming battery life; No in-camera flash
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